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KOCHI: The Kerala delegation led by Industries Minister P Rajeeve attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos on Wednesday held discussions with the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, under the Saudi Arabian government, air conditioner maker Hitachi India, and other officials for possible collaborations, taking advantage of the state's abundant skilled talent and its leadership in sustainable development. "We engaged with WEF representatives at WEF2025 in Davos, initiating discussions on potential collaborations across diverse sectors," Rajeeve said. He said WEF representatives appreciated Kerala's achievements and optimism about the state's potential in advanced technology-driven industries. "These discussions mark the beginning of significant opportunities that will resonate at the upcoming Invest Kerala Global Summit, reinforcing Kerala's position as a global destination for innovation and investment," said the minister.
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) LG Electronics India on Thursday said it has sold over a million air conditioners in the first quarter of 2026 and claimed to be a "decisive leader" in the category. However, Tata group firm Voltas disputed its claim to be a leader in the segment, and said it still leads the residential air condition market, which is expected to be around 12-14 million units per year. When contacted, Voltas declined to comment on the market development as it was under a silent period due to the coming quarter's results. "That said, Voltas continues to maintain its leadership position ...Read More >